Production Coordinator

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance 
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
 

The Position

Performs administrative, clerical & process support. Assists the VP/Director &/or department leadership team in document controlling, scheduling, meeting logistics, social activities, travel coordination, presentation development, onboarding & KPI tracking. This position will work alongside the Production VP/Director & require a high level of confidentiality.

Relationships

Reports to Director, Finished Production.

Essential Functions

• Own & lead projects as assigned under direction of department leader, to include ensuring project is managed from origination through completion within the defined scope, cost & time constraints
• Own calendar, manage schedules, anticipate needs & effectively manage department leader’s time, to ensure the needs of the customer are met
• Maintain and create reports &department metrics using various tools such as Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Responsible for the process to update production targets & presentation of status to Production management
• Ability to plan, design & execute both moderate to large scale meetings/off-site events, as well as virtual meetings & events
• Create, design and/or edit presentations for meetings/events
• Plan all internal meetings & events for the department, to include managing the agenda, logistics, presentations, coordinating output & actions and catering/organizing off-site dinners
• Prepare & submit expense reports on behalf of management in compliance with NNPILP policies
• Manage & coordinate complex travel arrangements & itineraries while ensuring flights, accommodations, ground &/or rental transportation are reserved
• Support the Production team with tasks & social activities as needed
• Order & maintain supplies needed to support the PS AM Production department
• Set-up & maintain 5S standards for documentation, admin & storage areas
• Support Production projects through data collection & analysis & translate into visual dashboards
• Support social media campaigns related to Production Yammer Page and other department related social media outlets
• Suggests & implements process improvement & standardization updates
• Exercise excellent communication skills to represent the department
• Perform a wide range of administrative duties highly confidential in nature
• Partner & collaborate closely with local colleagues
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Champion the Novo Nordisk Way
• Create and Manage batch records
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in a related field of study required
• May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative field required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in an administrative field required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in an administrative field preferred, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Ability to problem solve & navigate complex assignments preferred
• Strong knowledge & experience using Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook required
• Pharmaceutical experience a plus        
• Demonstrates excellent organizational & planning skills with a high level of attention to detail preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.